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Hammond court wins Integration Excellence Award

Hammond, Indiana · Hammond

Hammond court wins Integration Excellence Award

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At a time when the ability to pay has become a salient topic in U.S. justice conversations, officials with the City Court of Hammond have implemented an app that ensures an objective calculation for a defendant's ability to pay, according…See the Story

Free Backpacks, Resources at DeSoto Back-to-School Event

Hammond, Indiana · Hammond

Free Backpacks, Resources at DeSoto Back-to-School Event

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Court briefs: Hammond teen gets 6 years in prison for robbery, beating cases

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Court briefs: Hammond teen gets 6 years in prison for robbery, beating cases

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Hammond teen gets 8-year split sentence for robbing pizza guy, beating kid with bed frame A Hammond teen got an eight-year split term Tuesday for two criminal cases. Kadar Williams, 18, admitted in a plea deal that he robbed a pizza guy with friends in January 2023, then helped another friend beat a kid with a bed frame in a separate incident a year later. He faced up to eight years. Williams’ mother said in court he “must assume full responsibi…Read Article

Be the Key: OPTIONS honors community support

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OPTIONS recently hosted its annual Be the Key Celebration at The Mezzanine in Hammond, honoring the exceptional individuals and organizations that have played a pivotal role in supporting its mission.Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

CRIME HUNTER: Serial killer of squalor terrorized most vulnerable women

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Afrikka Hardy's dreams of opening up a daycare died in a sleazy Motel 6 in Hammond, Indiana.Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

Hammond considers 47 budget amendments: 43 passed

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When discussing the city’s 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, the Hammond City Council read through a list of 47 proposed amendments and later approved 43 of them at Tuesday’s meeting.Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

Students, local air quality leaders honored

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HAMMOND — The Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air (PCA) honored high school senior scholarship recipients and regional air quality leaders at the organization’s annual scholarship and awards luncheon held at the Hammond Marina on June 12.Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

Hammond Man Charged with Sexual Battery at Public Library - Region News Source

Charles Henry Merriweather, 34, of Hammond, has been charged with sexual battery and criminal trespass following a June 23, 2025, incident at the Hammond Public Library. According to court documents, Hammond police were dispatched to the library located at 564 State Street for a reported battery. Officers were given a suspect description and later located a man matching it near the 400 block of Sibley Street. He was identified as Charles Merriwe…Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

Explosion Heard Around North Lake County - Region News Source

At approximately 10 PM, Tuesday, Hammond Fire Department responded to the report of an explosion at 2501 165th at Silgan Containers. (Video of the fire) Arriving units encountered heavy fire on the outside of the building which was quickly contained. The fast response from the Hammond Fire Department with multiple crews and apparatus, controlled and extinguished the fire almost immediately. Residents in Hammond said it shook their homes and ratt…Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

Hammond Man Charged with Possessing a Machine Gun - Region News Source

Terrence Hodges of Hammond has been charged with possessing a machine gun and resisting law enforcement following an early morning encounter with Hammond Police near a gated business. According to court documents, at approximately 4:02 a.m. on June 22, 2025, Hammond Police officers were clearing from a call in the 200 block of Conkey Street when they observed a man walking away from the gated property of a nearby business. The man, later identif…Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

Developers eying more housing in downtown Hammond after Bank Calumet redevelopment

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"Developers are touring sites," Hammond Executive Director of Planning and Development Anne Taylor said. "We're continuously doing tours. There's interest with the housing shortage, the new construction and the train station coming downtown."Housing · Hammond Read Article